Venice Islands
Murano Island
The island of Murano, located not far from the Fondamente Nuove, is known all over the world for its artistic glass production. In the Murano furnaces glass-blowers maestri, following a century-old tradition, create beautiful artistic glass...
Burano Island
Burano, a small island of fishermen and farmers, is famous for its beautiful laces. The women of Burano create lace masterpieces following an ancient technique using the 'tombolo'.
This art appeared in Venice for the first time at the beginning of...
Torcello Island
From Burano one reaches the island of Torcello in few minutes. This island offers lush farmlands and still keeps, at its center, the ruins of its past power and glory. The island was populated since very old times by people seeking protection from...
